January 11, 20223 yr Opinions on pet insurance please. Companies you like and any to avoid? Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk
January 11, 20223 yr 2 minutes ago, hullabelew said: Opinions on pet insurance please. Companies you like and any to avoid? Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk It’s worse than human insurance and that is saying something.
January 11, 20223 yr Popular Post Doing some backyard work and the dogs have decided to turn the landscapers sand into their sandbox.
January 11, 20223 yr It's hard watching your dog slow down. On Sunday night at the park, I threw the ball and after turning to give chase, my 8 year old golden immediately froze and then did a couple of half spins reaching for his rear end, appearing to be disoriented / in distress. It was something I'd never seen him do and it felt like something was off. He seemed to be okay after that as he trotted around the park a little bit more before we made the ~300 yard walk home. Yesterday morning, he woke me with a yelp from his bed. It was clearly out of pain and afterwards he came to the side of my bed cowering like he typically only does for thunder or fireworks. After some pets he seemed to be okay and we went about our morning routine which includes a quick walk to the park. As soon as we got there he laid down and would not get up. I sat with him for twenty minutes and finally was able to get him up to walk back home. Immediately got him in at the vet and after X-rays / physical exam / $500 later, they told me all they can figure is he pinched a nerve and sent me home with pain/anti-inflammatory meds. Since getting him back home yesterday around noon, he hasn't gotten up from his bed (almost 24 straight hours now). I've brought him dinner & breakfast and he's eating perfectly fine and seems to have his normal demeanor but I cannot coax him to get up. Part of me feels guilty as the vet told me he had put on about 5 pounds since our last visit in September. He's already a big boy (~90 lbs) so I've had him on a diet food and preventatively had him on Cosequin for his hips/joints for a couple years now. Other than the occasional ear infection, he's been a super healthy dog up to this point. Has anybody ran into a similar issue or have any tips? Here's Cooper: Edited January 11, 20223 yr by 40acredropout
January 11, 20223 yr If he was reaching for his rear end, you may want to see if he has an internal rupture of one of his anal glands. I had a dog who never showed any signs of impacted anal glands until one ruptured. It would be uncomfortable enough to make him not want to move
January 11, 20223 yr 12 minutes ago, 40acredropout said: It's hard watching your dog slow down. On Sunday night at the park, I threw the ball and after turning to give chase, my 8 year old golden immediately froze and then did a couple of half spins reaching for his rear end, appearing to be disoriented / in distress. It was something I'd never seen him do and it felt like something was off. He seemed to be okay after that as he trotted around the park a little bit more before we made the ~300 yard walk home. Yesterday morning, he woke me with a yelp from his bed. It was clearly out of pain and afterwards he came to the side of my bed cowering like he typically only does for thunder or fireworks. After some pets he seemed to be okay and we went about our morning routine which includes a quick walk to the park. As soon as we got there he laid down and would not get up. I sat with him for twenty minutes and finally was able to get him up to walk back home. Immediately got him in at the vet and after X-rays / physical exam / $500 later, they told me all they can figure is he pinched a nerve and sent me home with pain/anti-inflammatory meds. Since getting him back home yesterday around noon, he hasn't gotten up from his bed (almost 24 straight hours now). I've brought him dinner & breakfast and he's eating perfectly fine and seems to have his normal demeanor but I cannot coax him to get up. Part of me feels guilty as the vet told me he had put on about 5 pounds since our last visit in September. He's already a big boy (~90 lbs) so I've had him on a diet food and preventatively had him on Cosequin for his hips/joints for a couple years now. Other than the occasional ear infection, he's been a super healthy dog up to this point. Has anybody ran into a similar issue or have any tips? my then 8 year old Lab had a similar issue the spring of her 8th year. She always loved jumping on the bed or couch, she was FAST, hauled ass around the backyard, squirrels knew that was her yard and avoided it. I let her out one day and watched her run around, then she yelped suddenly and immediately stopped running, with a clear hitch in her back right leg. Vet visit, nothing broken, but clear signs of stiffness and arthritis vet prescribed 1,000mg of glucosamine, and 10,000 mg of fish oil daily. Its been 3.5 years since then, she gets those supplements every day, and while she no longer limps, she still favors her back end. She no longer runs or jumps, but then again, shes 12 now
January 11, 20223 yr Popular Post We just started the fish oil and glucosamine for this super good boy (about to turn 10)Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
January 11, 20223 yr My two labs have been on fish oil and glucosamine since they were maybe 3 or 4, one was diagnosed with patellar luxation pretty early on in life (vet says If owners of parents had come in for a breeding consultation they would have advised against it). It has seemed to work well over the years (we also did a good job of keeping their weight down, unlike ourselves), but one is on a full time anti-inflammatory at this point (they just turned 13)
January 11, 20223 yr 7 hours ago, 40acredropout said: It's hard watching your dog slow down. On Sunday night at the park, I threw the ball and after turning to give chase, my 8 year old golden immediately froze and then did a couple of half spins reaching for his rear end, appearing to be disoriented / in distress. It was something I'd never seen him do and it felt like something was off. He seemed to be okay after that as he trotted around the park a little bit more before we made the ~300 yard walk home. Yesterday morning, he woke me with a yelp from his bed. It was clearly out of pain and afterwards he came to the side of my bed cowering like he typically only does for thunder or fireworks. After some pets he seemed to be okay and we went about our morning routine which includes a quick walk to the park. As soon as we got there he laid down and would not get up. I sat with him for twenty minutes and finally was able to get him up to walk back home. Immediately got him in at the vet and after X-rays / physical exam / $500 later, they told me all they can figure is he pinched a nerve and sent me home with pain/anti-inflammatory meds. Since getting him back home yesterday around noon, he hasn't gotten up from his bed (almost 24 straight hours now). I've brought him dinner & breakfast and he's eating perfectly fine and seems to have his normal demeanor but I cannot coax him to get up. Part of me feels guilty as the vet told me he had put on about 5 pounds since our last visit in September. He's already a big boy (~90 lbs) so I've had him on a diet food and preventatively had him on Cosequin for his hips/joints for a couple years now. Other than the occasional ear infection, he's been a super healthy dog up to this point. Has anybody ran into a similar issue or have any tips? Here's Cooper: 7 hours ago, AUS-97HORN said: my then 8 year old Lab had a similar issue the spring of her 8th year. She always loved jumping on the bed or couch, she was FAST, hauled ass around the backyard, squirrels knew that was her yard and avoided it. I let her out one day and watched her run around, then she yelped suddenly and immediately stopped running, with a clear hitch in her back right leg. Vet visit, nothing broken, but clear signs of stiffness and arthritis vet prescribed 1,000mg of glucosamine, and 10,000 mg of fish oil daily. Its been 3.5 years since then, she gets those supplements every day, and while she no longer limps, she still favors her back end. She no longer runs or jumps, but then again, shes 12 now Our yellow lab has really bad arthritis to the point she has to be on Rimadyl and Gabapentin for it. That shit is super expensive but it helps with the pain. They basically told us that because of how badly her bones have splintered off that her front legs are shorter than they should be and all we can do is manage pain. She’s only 6 or 7. Sucks but nothing to do but try to keep her comfy, keep her downstairs, and hope she doesn’t wrestle the other dogs.
January 12, 20223 yr On 1/8/2022 at 5:21 PM, blacklab said: showed this to the wife and kids. Looks exactly like our Luna at that age. They want to go adopt her. This a dangerous road.
January 12, 20223 yr Thanks for the responses @Deej @AUS-97HORN @ohchaucer @OrangEngr @hobbes2702. I have some research to do on supplements but may follow up with questions. Coop finally got up on his own yesterday afternoon to go potty and then again later wondered into kitchen to beg for dinner (he doesn't miss a meal). Still very slow moving but seeing progress and he doesn't seem to be quite as uncomfortable. When he's closer to 100% I will be spoiling him with ample swim time- there's nothing that he loves more and we probably need to drop some pounds. Here's to our old and wise, but happy and spry pups 🤘 Edited January 12, 20223 yr by 40acredropout
January 13, 20223 yr We just started the fish oil and glucosamine for this super good boy (about to turn 10)Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkMiss my chocolate. Born 5/14/98. Lived to be 13. I trained him myself in an AKC club. He got his HRCH (hunting retriever champion) and was just all balls to the wall when I got the kennel out go train.
January 15, 20223 yr On 1/14/2022 at 7:41 PM, Bravo said: I introduce you to Luna. She has already stole our hearts. 12 week old Golden Retriever. I had one as a boy and it was such an awesome dog. Potty training is fun... Haven't owned a pup in 20 yrs. It's been rescues only. Kids needed a puppy for once. Welcome Luna. Beetus engaged. Goldens rule Goose hit 5 months and is nearly as tall as Maddox and just as derpy. Edited January 16, 20223 yr by ChickenSandwich
January 16, 20223 yr 9 minutes ago, brown water said: Angus was not impressed Angus is seriously the disappointed grandpa.. so great.
January 16, 20223 yr 15 hours ago, ChickenSandwich said: Welcome Luna. Beetus engaged. Goldens rule It's not what it looks like!
January 16, 20223 yr with the weight of the world on his shoulders he remains stoic. a pillar of steadfast resolve.
January 16, 20223 yr Popular Post our beloved Bailey died abruptly today. she suddenly became sick at 3:30 am, and coincidentally died at 3:30 pm in our living room, surrounded by myself, my mom (Bailey's owner), and my dad, as well as our other boy Chief. this happening out of nowhere like this has been very tough, but we got to spend 13.5 years with the absolute best dog on the planet. love you Bailey.
January 17, 20223 yr 3 hours ago, futureman said: with the weight of the world on his shoulders he remains stoic. a pillar of steadfast resolve. He’s still thinking about that sandwich that you didn’t share.
January 17, 20223 yr 2 hours ago, shadow_operative said: our beloved Bailey died abruptly today. she suddenly became sick at 3:30 am, and coincidentally died at 3:30 pm in our living room, surrounded by myself, my mom (Bailey's owner), and my dad, as well as our other boy Chief. this happening out of nowhere like this has been very tough, but we got to spend 13.5 years with the absolute best dog on the planet. love you Bailey. Good dog, Bailey.
January 17, 20223 yr 3 hours ago, shadow_operative said: our beloved Bailey died abruptly today. she suddenly became sick at 3:30 am, and coincidentally died at 3:30 pm in our living room, surrounded by myself, my mom (Bailey's owner), and my dad, as well as our other boy Chief. this happening out of nowhere like this has been very tough, but we got to spend 13.5 years with the absolute best dog on the planet. love you Bailey. I’m sorry, derka.
January 17, 20223 yr 13.5 is a pretty good run for big dogs. You gave her the best life she could've had.
January 17, 20223 yr The ex came over this morning to pick something up for my daughter. Sebastian growled at her. It was the first time he’s ever growled at anyone or anything. I gave him a treat after she left.
January 18, 20223 yr This is Coona....she's about 10 months now. Mostly she's a little asshole and always tearing up shit, but she's turning into a pretty good little "ranch hound." 20211210_083617.mp4
January 18, 20223 yr 7 minutes ago, 4doorsMoreWhores said: This is Coona....she's about 10 months now. Mostly she's a little asshole and always tearing up shit, but she's turning into a pretty good little "ranch hound." 20211210_083617.mp4 *Sees posts was 5 minutes ago* Im assuming that pig is already no longer of this world?
January 18, 20223 yr 3 minutes ago, OrangEngr said: *Sees posts was 5 minutes ago* Im assuming that pig is already no longer of this world? Oh no that was a few weeks ago. But there's plenty more where that one came from.
January 18, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, 4doorsMoreWhores said: Oh no that was a few weeks ago. But there's plenty more where that one came from. I hope you released him. right?
January 18, 20223 yr After three straight weekends of below zero temps, we finally got up to 40 degrees so Allie and her girl were itching to get some trail time out on the Milk River.
January 18, 20223 yr 8 hours ago, futureman said: I hope you released him. right? You ridiculous dude.
January 19, 20223 yr My wife can’t help herself with this mutt. He listens better than the kids most of the time which doesn’t help.
January 20, 20223 yr Popular Post it's a very long story as to how this happened, but it definitely happened at the right time. Surly, meet Santi: Edited January 20, 20223 yr by shadow_operative
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